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Post by grackle on Jun 18, 2017 9:59:32 GMT -8
Had our rotation remained intact heading to Omaha, I would have predicted we'd win out based on our superior starters. I still feel we'll win it all...our bullpen is strong enough to compensate for the loss of the national ERA leader.
No other team in Omaha has a group of relievers that comes close to the quality of firemen like Eisert, Mulholland, Tweedt, Engelbrecht, et al. As in game #1 yesterday, they will step in and be key to bringing the trophy back Goss.
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Post by lsuson on Jun 18, 2017 10:40:35 GMT -8
IMO, LSU's bullpen is just as good. Gilbert, Hess, Peterson, and Newman. 3 of the four can give you 3-4 innings each with Hess' fastball topping out at 97mph. But then again everyone's pitching at the CWS is good. Some deeper than others, but good pitching overall.
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Post by jdogge on Jun 18, 2017 10:54:28 GMT -8
Had our rotation remained intact heading to Omaha, I would have predicted we'd win out based on our superior starters. I still feel we'll win it all...our bullpen is strong enough to compensate for the loss of the national ERA leader. No other team in Omaha has a group of relievers that comes close to the quality of firemen like Eisert, Mulholland, Tweedt, Engelbrecht, et al. As in game #1 yesterday, they will step in and be key to bringing the trophy back Goss. No, it won't. What will make the difference is the professionalism of our kids. They take care of business. Yesterday is a prime example: down 5-1, they played their game. No panic. They knew that if Fullerton opened the door a crack, they'd take advantage. That's exactly what they did. They've done it game after game, week after week. They don't panic. They wait for their chance and take it when it arrives. |
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Post by beavs6 on Jun 18, 2017 10:57:47 GMT -8
IMO, LSU's bullpen is just as good. Gilbert, Hess, Peterson, and Newman. 3 of the four can give you 3-4 innings each with Hess' fastball topping out at 97mph. But then again everyone's pitching at the CWS is good. Some deeper than others, but good pitching overall. Plus...LSU's team is better, conference is better, and competition is better. Their coaching staff, talent, and of couse fan base is superior to anything OSU could possibly hope to possess. Help me out son, I'm sure I'm missing some glaring areas of importance.  |
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Post by spudbeaver on Jun 18, 2017 11:08:30 GMT -8
IMO, LSU's bullpen is just as good. Gilbert, Hess, Peterson, and Newman. 3 of the four can give you 3-4 innings each with Hess' fastball topping out at 97mph. But then again everyone's pitching at the CWS is good. Some deeper than others, but good pitching overall. Plus...LSU's team is better, conference is better, and competition is better. Their coaching staff, talent, and of couse fan base is superior to anything OSU could possibly hope to possess. Help me out son, I'm sure I'm missing some glaring areas of importance. The food. |
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Post by grackle on Jun 18, 2017 11:18:45 GMT -8
IMO, LSU's bullpen is just as good. Gilbert, Hess, Peterson, and Newman. 3 of the four can give you 3-4 innings each with Hess' fastball topping out at 97mph. But then again everyone's pitching at the CWS is good. Some deeper than others, but good pitching overall. Well, as you say, that's your opinion. Interesting, though, that you lost seventeen games with that juggernaut bullpen staff. Just sayin'. |
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Post by 93beav on Jun 18, 2017 11:51:09 GMT -8
IMO, LSU's bullpen is just as good. Gilbert, Hess, Peterson, and Newman. 3 of the four can give you 3-4 innings each with Hess' fastball topping out at 97mph. But then again everyone's pitching at the CWS is good. Some deeper than others, but good pitching overall. Who, in your opinion, should we be worried about? I'm just curious of the group of them which one would you have most confidence in being a shut down reliever? |
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Post by justdamwin on Jun 18, 2017 12:00:43 GMT -8
IMO, LSU's bullpen is just as good. Gilbert, Hess, Peterson, and Newman. 3 of the four can give you 3-4 innings each with Hess' fastball topping out at 97mph. But then again everyone's pitching at the CWS is good. Some deeper than others, but good pitching overall. Well, as you say, that's your opinion. Interesting, though, that you lost seventeen games with that juggernaut bullpen staff. Just sayin'. If I read the Cajun writing correctly that's to some well rounded teams like New Orleans and Mcneese State. You know those off day starters that are your bullpen |
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Post by lsuson on Jun 18, 2017 12:06:13 GMT -8
So you mean to tell me if OSU played in the SEC they would only have 4 losses? If you believe that I have ocean front property in New Mexico to sell you.
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Post by grackle on Jun 18, 2017 12:28:35 GMT -8
So you mean to tell me if OSU played in the SEC they would only have 4 losses? If you believe that I have ocean front property in New Mexico to sell you. Tell you what 'son....the Beavs would not have dropped TWO to that juggernaut New Orleans, or lost to South Alabama, or that southern terror McNeese State. And, oh yeah, we had LOTS of trouble with that SEC power Vanderbilt. 'Looks to me like you've got a helluva streaky club there at Baton Rouge. And what do you got after Alex Lange, who looked nothing but pedestrian last night. He's your best?? PS -- and don't rely on us to hand the game to you tomorrow night with three bonehead errors in succession. Even without the nation's ERA leader on the bump tomorrow, I still like our chances. |
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Post by justdamwin on Jun 18, 2017 12:29:25 GMT -8
So you mean to tell me if OSU played in the SEC they would only have 4 losses? If you believe that I have ocean front property in New Mexico to sell you. If any SEC team played in the PAC 12 they would be at best second place. |
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Post by beavs6 on Jun 18, 2017 12:51:10 GMT -8
So you mean to tell me if OSU played in the SEC they would only have 4 losses? If you believe that I have ocean front property in New Mexico to sell you. How many losses do you think OSU would have had? 3x's as many...4? Still the best record in the SEC. |
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Post by shelby on Jun 18, 2017 13:34:05 GMT -8
Let's do it on the field. The kids and coaching staff are pretty darn reliable. With baseball, you can't predict anything, it is not always the best team that wins.
I love our chances though... no ego, just a will to win !
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Post by Tigardbeav on Jun 18, 2017 13:56:18 GMT -8
IMO, LSU's bullpen is just as good. Gilbert, Hess, Peterson, and Newman. 3 of the four can give you 3-4 innings each with Hess' fastball topping out at 97mph. But then again everyone's pitching at the CWS is good. Some deeper than others, but good pitching overall. lsuson you have been very courteous here. I thank you for that. You like your horse. We like ours Going to be a great game tommorah (good luck in the loser bracket....couldn't resist!  ) |
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Post by lsuson on Jun 18, 2017 14:18:01 GMT -8
At the moment, Lange isn't our best and he was still got picked 30th overall to the Cubs. His problem is he's been stating slow and then dominates. That can be a recipe for disaster. IMO Walker is our most consistent pitcher. He's been lights out his last few starts and pitches deep usually to the 8th inning. He has three pitches, but doesn't dazzle you with mph. He gets up to 91, but won't try to overpower you. When he pitches, the catcher rarely has to move his glove. He will be our ace next year and he's just a true freshman. If OSU gets more than 5 runs on Walker I will be very surprised and if they do we are in trouble.
As far as our relievers, Gilbert and Hess are the class of that bunch. Gilbert can get it up to 94 mph and has good movement on his fastball. Hess just doesn't care who is at the plate. His fastball is big time major league stuff up to 97mph and his breaking ball is nasty at 81mph after it follows the fastball.
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